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Y943 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,185 mi
Last recorded31,185 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 31,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre older then 10 year

minor corrosion underneath the car included side sills

Fail 23 Oct 2024 31,179 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front tyre older then 10 year

minor corrosion underneath the car included side sills

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,514 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,995 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 10,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,760 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 9,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 7,522 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,179 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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Y943 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y943 OLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y943 OLK registered?

Y943 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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